Old Gold Trail Tour with Gold Panning
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Old Gold Trail, Arrowtown & Central Tour Tour Gold Panning Included! Small group half day tour! Travel by luxury vehicle with local guide while you follow in the footsteps of the incredible Gold Mining settlers who travelled to this region in search for Gold during the 1800's. Join us on a journey like no other and discover the rich history from the famous Gold Rush era around Arrowtown and Central Otago. Touch and feel real Gold and take in a Gold Panning experience, you may even feel real Gold for yourself! This is where the past and present meet. Sit back and relax as we take you on a journey of discovery with our unique Story Telling themed for the ultimate experience. Hear our stories hundreds of years old and be transported to a different time and place in our history. themed GPS headsets will bring your experience to life4 hours
Pickup offered
Instant Confirmation
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Morning Tea Provided
Professional Local guide with Commentary
Luxury Vehicle for small group tour
Unique History Story Telling by Multilingual Themed Headsets
Use of equipment : Other.
Plenty Photo Opportunities
Lunch
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Travel Itinerary
- Maximum 15 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
Queenstown(Pass By)
Queenstown, New ZealandDeparting Queenstown your guide will make you feel welcome by starting to talk about some of the town's rich history and you travel towards Arrowtown. View LocationSee the Famous Shotover RiverView Location
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Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, New ZealandTake a short walk through the historic mining settlement of Arrowtown20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationGibbston(Pass By)
Gibbston, New ZealandTravel through the Award Winning wine region of the Gibbston Valley Area.View Location2
Goldfields Mining Centre
803 Kawarau Gorge Rd, State Highway 6, Cromwell, New Zealand, 9310Discover the incredible location of the Goldfields Mining Centre, located beside the famous Kawarau River. Here you will be able to pan for gold yourself in search for real gold. Take time to check out the old mining machinery and see how the early miners to our region lived during the gold rush era of the 1800's.55 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Cromwell Heritage Precinct
Melmore Terrace, Cromwell, New Zealand, 9310Walk the historic area of Old Cromwell Town, listen to our unique GPS storytelling as you hear some of the old stories from this area.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Take in the breathtaking scenic drive through the Kawarau Gorge as we make our way into Central Otago30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Mrs Jones Fruit Orchard
489 Kawarau Gorge Road, Cromwell, New Zealand, 9384Take in a stop at Cromwell's famous Mrs Jones Orchard, even take some fruit with you. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Pickup is located at the Athol Street Bus Stop in Central QueenstownView Location
End point
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Pickup is located at the Athol Street Bus Stop in Central QueenstownView Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- Mandarin
- English
- Spanish
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Warm Clothing Layer • Free Phone Number from NZ Mobile - 0800 477 479Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.
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